Overview

Elevate your passion for music and education with a graduate degree in Music Education from Marywood University. Our program offers a variety of specialized tracks to help you become a well-rounded music educator. Choose from core areas such as PK-12 general music, or instrumental string instruction, where you'll focus on developing healthy playing techniques that foster long-term success and performance. We also offer advanced studies in curriculum design, instruction, and music supervision.

Marywood University’s Master of Arts (music education) offers two tracks—String Pedagogy and General Music—designed to prepare experienced educators for advanced professional practice. Graduates are qualified to teach music PK–12 in vocal and instrumental settings and to work in select higher education roles. Upon completion of the MA and Pennsylvania Department of Education certification requirements, graduates are eligible to apply for Level II permanent teacher certification. Alumni of the program emerge as leaders in the field of music education and are well prepared to pursue doctoral study.

Graduates of the MA program are experienced music educators who:

Demonstrate passion for teaching and learning
Exhibit strong musicianship and artistic excellence
Teach with patience and empathy
Model physical and emotional well-being

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Scranton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

Scranton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Graduates of the MA program are experienced music educators who:

Programme Structure

Key information

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